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Non-skiing Trails at Centennial Park

Non-skiing Trails at Centennial Park

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Audrey F.
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Sabah D.
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Danielle L.
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Jesse K.
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Started by Sophia Melanson 11 years, 7 months ago
Dear Centennial Park Lovers,


I love to cross-country ski. I do. I completely relate to the frustration of having people trample all over freshly groomed trails, thus having one ski aimlessly veer off in its own direction. However, I also very much enjoy wandering among the snow covered trees (in boots or snowshoes) with my lovely dog so that we can both get some exercise. Centennial park only offers ski trails and prohibits any other form of winter adventuring besides cross country skiing at this juncture. There are no trails into which you may venture to snow shoe, hike or walk your dog. This petition is not intended to be contentious, only to gauge whether there are others like myself who very much wish to have one trail dedicated to a variety of winter adventuring, such as walking, snowshoeing, and dog-walking (on leash, of course). The park should be accessible to all park goers in the winter and in the summer. Some people are not comfortable on skis. Some people prefer to hike or snowshoe so as to take in the splendour of winter's beauty. This petition is not asking that all trails be shared by skiers and walkers, as we must respect that trampled ski lanes does not make for pleasant skiing. This petition is asking that only one trail be dedicated to hikers, snowshoers, and dog-walkers. If you support this idea, please take the time to include your name in this petition. Thank you for taking the time to consider the objective of this petition.

6 Comments

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Danielle Leger
11 years ago Featured

it would be wonderful to have a designated trail for snowshoeing, as with all this gorgeous fresh snow it would be some great exercise and great to meet others with similar interests. Hanks!!

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Veronica Carpenter
11 years ago Featured

I love to cross country ski, but I'm very surprised there is not at least one trail for non-skiers. Isn't Moncton dedicating time and resources for the promotion of outdoor winter activity?!

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Sophia Melanson · petition starter
11 years ago

Hello Everyone! Thank you to all of those who have signed the petition already. Just so everyone who signs this petition know, we will be asking the City of Moncton to open up the Caracajou trail to the non-skiers. The skiers would still have the longest trail in Centennial Park (the Lynx). You can see these trails on the map here: http://www.moncton.ca/Assets/Residents+English/Park+Map+Conditions/parccentenaire-centennialpark.pdf

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Bob Gaudet
11 years ago

It's a "PUBLIC" park, NO? If skiers want to be "alone", go to the Mountain Ridge Golf Club and ski, or Royal Oaks. There's TONS of wide open space for you to fall and cross your ski's. 1 little park in the city and you're BANNING walking? Wow!

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Justine
11 years ago

Yes! Skiing AS WELL as separate walking trails! :)

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Mary Carpenter
11 years ago

I think this is a wonderful idea!